What is CVE-2023-27879?

CVE-2023-27879 is a vulnerability in the firmware of some Intel Optane SSD products that may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable information disclosure via physical access.

What software is affected by CVE-2023-27879?

Intel Optane Memory H20 With Solid State Storage Firmware versions up to but not including u4110553-g004 and Intel Optane SSD 905p Firmware versions up to but not including e2010650 are affected.

What is the severity rating of CVE-2023-27879?

CVE-2023-27879 has a severity rating of 6.8, which is considered medium.

How can an unauthenticated user exploit CVE-2023-27879?

An unauthenticated user can exploit CVE-2023-27879 by gaining physical access to the vulnerable Intel Optane SSD products.

Is there a fix available for CVE-2023-27879?

Yes, Intel has released a firmware update to address the vulnerability. Please refer to the Intel advisory linked in the references for more information.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2023-27879

medium

6.8

CWE

284

14/11/2023

29/11/2023

CVE-2023-27879

First published: Tue Nov 14 2023(Updated: )

Improper access control in firmware for some Intel(R) Optane(TM) SSD products may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable information disclosure via physical access.

Credit: secure@intel.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
All of
Intel Optane Memory H20 With Solid State Storage Firmware	<u4110553-g004
Intel Optane Memory H20 With Solid State Storage
All of
Intel Optane Ssd 905p Firmware	<e2010650
Intel Optane Ssd 905p
All of
Intel Optane Ssd Dc P4800x Firmware	<e2010650
Intel Optane Ssd Dc P4800x
All of
Intel Optane Ssd Dc P4801x Firmware	<e2010650
Intel Optane Ssd Dc P4801x
All of
Intel Optane Ssd 905p Firmware	<e2010650
Intel Optane Ssd 905p

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Reference Links

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00758.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-27879?
CVE-2023-27879 is a vulnerability in the firmware of some Intel Optane SSD products that may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable information disclosure via physical access.
What software is affected by CVE-2023-27879?
Intel Optane Memory H20 With Solid State Storage Firmware versions up to but not including u4110553-g004 and Intel Optane SSD 905p Firmware versions up to but not including e2010650 are affected.
What is the severity rating of CVE-2023-27879?
CVE-2023-27879 has a severity rating of 6.8, which is considered medium.
How can an unauthenticated user exploit CVE-2023-27879?
An unauthenticated user can exploit CVE-2023-27879 by gaining physical access to the vulnerable Intel Optane SSD products.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2023-27879?
Yes, Intel has released a firmware update to address the vulnerability. Please refer to the Intel advisory linked in the references for more information.

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